Silent Auction as part of the 2020 Fundraising Campaign

Item 1 - Hand crafted antique Buddha statue made of terra cotta - Minimum bid $500

• This beautiful addition to a shrine area or living space creates a peaceful ambiance.
• Dimensions: approx. 32" tall x 20" wide x 15" deep. Hollow.
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 2 - Men’s handsome red and black silk brocade jacket - Minimum bid $55

• Hand tailored in the Tibetan refugee community in Nepal. Lined with fake fur for extra warmth.
• Size: Large
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 3 - Standing Buddha on a lotus base - Minimum bid $55

• Made of a resin compound. His welcoming hand gesture will always provide comfort
• Dimensions: approx. 24" tall on 8" base
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 4 - Richly designed orange and blue brocade - Minimum bid $55

• Made in Boudha, Nepal. Beautiful multipurpose textile. Use as a table-cover or for decorating a shrine.
• Dimensions: 38" x 38"
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 5 - Small, delicately designed ghau amulet - Minimum bid $135

• Made by a traditional silversmith in Kathmandu, Nepal. Gold gilded with a small Buddha statue inside. Worn to protect against obstacles.
• Dimensions: 2¾" deep x 2.5" wide x 2.5" tall
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 6 - Exquisite lady’s black, hand tailored and lined wool jacket - Minimum bid $125

• The pink and blue accents, with some red highlights, are stunning against the black background. Made in Kashmir.
• Size: Medium/large
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 7 - Dazzling embroidered Kashmir wool shawl - Minimum bid $95

• Wrap yourself in this elegant gold and turquoise detailed shawl, accented in pale purple against a wine-coloured background.
• Dimensions: 77" x 26"
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 8 - Dark green Malachite beads compose this lovely Mala - Minimum bid $45

• Made by the Tibetan Nuns Project (tnp.org / Facebook). Wear as a beautiful necklace or use as prayer beads.
• Size: approx 26"
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 9 - Unique antique Tibetan coral and turquoise with fresh water pearl on silver clasp - Minimum bid $200

• This unique necklace is composed of antique Tibetan beads, along with authentic coral and turquoise beads, interspersed with freshwater pearls, closed by a sliver clasp.
• Size: 20"
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 10 - Tibetan Thangka framed in traditional brocade with hand-painted “OM Mani Padme Hung Hri” in mandala form - Minimum bid $50

• Made by traditionally trained Thangka painters from Kathmandu, Nepal. The “OM Mani Padme Hung Hri” mantra is the core mantra of the Buddha of Compassion.
• Dimensions: 8 ¼“ wide and 25” long.
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 11 - Sculpture of 17th Karmapa Lama of Tibet - Minimum bid $75

• Made by a local Quebec artist who was inspired by his escape from Tibet when he was only 14 years old in 1999.
• Dimensions: approx 14" tall on a 8" x 4" base
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 12 - Brightly coloured cotton weaving - Minimum bid $45

• Can be used as a table runner, carpet runner or wall hanging art.
• Dimensions: approx. 16.5" x 68"
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 13 - Crystal Singing Bowls - Minimum bid $1300

• Six 8" classic frosted white singing bowls and are in the tones of B (Crown), C (Root), D (Sacral), E (Solar Plexus), F (Heart), and G (Throat).
  They come with an o-ring to hold in place and a suede mallet.
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 14 - Stunning framed print of an original portrait of Mahatma Gandhi - Minimum bid $250

• Stunning framed print of an original portrait of Mahatma Gandhi Created by Karma Sichoe of Dharamsala, the portrait was commissioned by the Tibetan-owned Black Neck Press to grace the cover of the re-issue of the “Life of Gandhi”, which was translated from English into Tibetan by the late Tibetan scholar, translator, and broadcaster, Lobsang Phuntsok Lhalungpa. The print will be accompanied by a copy of the book.
• Description: Artwork: 12" x 18". Framed: 16.5" x 21 3/4".
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 15 - Gift Certificate for Naturopathic Medical Assessment with Michelle Meyer, ND - Minimum bid $110

• The 90 minute medical assessment includes a treatment plan and can be done by video conference or in person. If in person, you will sit 6 feet apart and wear masks. The room is ventilated and a Covid pre-screening questionnaire will be administered. Regular value $220.
• Rejuvenation Clinic website
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 16 - Gift Certificate for Somatic Psychotherapy Session with Michelle Meyer, ND - Minimum bid $80

• Somatic psychotherapy provides an opportunity to get in touch with your body and any emotional energy blocks. The 60 minute session can be done by video conference or in person. If in person, you will maintain 6 feet apart and wear masks. The room is ventilated and a Covid pre-screening questionnaire will be administered. Regular value $160.
• Rejuvenation Clinic website
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/

Item 17 - Gift Certificate for the Winter Session of Embodied Yoga in the Sanctuary - Minimum bid $75

• This package includes 10 virtual sessions via Zoom, held every Friday from 8:15am - 9:45am. Regular value $150.
• Anne's Yoga website
• Bid here: https://www.facebook.com/oft.silent.auction/